Communications Manager- Human Resources

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Communications Manager- Human ResourcesFull-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 106,600.00-142,100.00Business Function: Employee CommunicationsWork Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23Company DescriptionWD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.Join us and let’s shape the future of data.Job DescriptionThe Communications Manager, Human Resources, will serve as a critical communications partner to WD's HR organization, helping connect, inform, and engage HR teams around the world. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, Human Resources, this role will own HR-to-HR communications, engagement, and capability-building programs that strengthen alignment, foster community, and equip HR professionals with the information, context, and business knowledge they need to effectively support the business. The role will also partner with internal communications teams to amplify key HR initiatives, stories, and priorities across the broader organization. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Communications Strategy & Planning Execute the HR communications strategy and calendar aligned to HR priorities, business objectives, and people initiatives. Translate HR initiatives, business updates, and organizational priorities into clear, relevant communications for HR audiences. Own communications intake, prioritization, and sequencing across the HR organization to ensure clarity and reduce noise. Identify communication risks, areas of confusion, and opportunities to improve understanding, engagement, and adoption. HR Program & COE Communications Serve as a communications partner across HR, supporting Centers of Excellence and key HR programs with messaging, communications strategies, and rollout plans that drive understanding, engagement, and adoption. Partner with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, and key stakeholders to deliver coordinated communications that support HR priorities and program adoption. Partner with internal communications teams to amplify key HR initiatives, stories, and priorities across the broader organization.  Leadership Communications & Support Draft and ghostwrite communications for HR leaders, including town halls, presentations, videos, emails, talking points, articles, and leadership messaging. Translate HR's vision into actionable communications that drive understanding and alignment. Help leaders communicate with clarity, authenticity, and consistency across the HR organization. HR Engagement & Community Building  Identify opportunities to strengthen connection, collaboration, and community across the global HR organization. Support initiatives that reinforce OneHR mindset and strengthen a shared sense of purpose and identity across the function. Elevate stories that showcase how HR teams bring WD's values to life. Content, Channels, and Experience Serve as editor-in-chief for HR communication channels, newsletters, editorial calendars, and content platforms. Create high-quality communications content across multiple formats, including articles, presentations, newsletters, intranet content, and communications plans.  Develop messaging, scripts, and creative briefs for multimedia communications, partnering with...